Spellers squared off recently at a Scrabble tournament in Old Greenwich. Many of the state's top-ranked Scrabble players packed the Hyatt Regency Hotel last month.

OLD GREENWICH - Spellers squared off recently at a Scrabble tournament in Old Greenwich. Many of the state's top-ranked Scrabble players packed the Hyatt Regency Hotel last month. Each player was eligible to participate in 16 games throughout the contest, with each win or loss affecting their rankings for the state and national competitions. Some players, such Ida Shapiro, have used their talents to compete around the world.